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BBQ Catering in Picketts Lock
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Picketts Lock: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering for Picketts Lock
How our BBQ catering works in Picketts Lock
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Picketts Lock, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. On the menu are beef burgers, beef brisket and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and garden parties.
Gardens in Picketts Lock tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so we look for a spot where smoke drifts away from windows and fences. Warn the neighbours: barbecue smoke travels. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
- Area
- Picketts Lock (N9, E4, N18)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the grill
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Also available
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Picketts Lock
No host spending the day cooking
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Picketts Lock. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement do’s
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Ponders End station, about 1.2 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
What comes off the grill
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
How the day works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. Evening barbecues in Picketts Lock need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Picketts Lock
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Questions from Picketts Lock
What if our house in Picketts Lock has no side access?
Often, if there’s a rear gate, a front garden or a yard we can use. Tell us about steps, gates and parking and we will advise.
Which station is closest to Picketts Lock?
Ponders End station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Can you cater in Picketts Lock?
Yes, Picketts Lock is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
Picketts Lock is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
Places near Picketts Lock
Other occasions in Picketts Lock
What affects the price in Picketts Lock
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or N9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Six meats to choose from
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Picketts Lock barbecues: local tips
Picketts Lock is about 1 mile west of Chingford, in Greater London. We cover Picketts Lock and its neighbours for events. Picketts Lock is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
If your garden is too small, a club or hall near Picketts Lock with outdoor space often works. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Delta Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in N9, E4 and N18, we can cook on site for your guests. From Ardra Road, Goodwin Road and Hennessy Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. With the A1037 close by, Picketts Lock is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chingford Mount (1 mile south-east), South Chingford (1 mile south), Chingford (1 mile east), Edmonton (1 mile west) and Ponders End (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and The Epping Forest Museum (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Nightingale Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Ford pub (1 mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Edmonton (1.7 miles west)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away